School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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The programs in MTC's School of Social and Behavioral Sciences can prepare you for a broad range of careers that focus on human behavior and how it impacts our natural and cultural environments. This school has transferable associate degrees as well as programs to train you for great careers in two years or less.
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Anthropology
Anthropology is the study of the development and diversity of the human experience. This field also addresses the impact of evolutionary processes on the physical development and cultural adaptation of the human species.
Anthropology
Anthropology career opportunities include forensic anthropologists, urban planners, product developers, consumer affairs investigators, museum curators, park rangers, field assistants, exhibit arrangers, coroner technicians, and teachers of English as a foreign language abroad.
Geography
Geography is the study of the physical and social landscapes of our world. In this field, students will examine environmental systems and natural resources, as well as cultural, economic, and political systems on a global scale.
Geography
Geographers learn how to think globally, interpret and create maps, work with quantitative and qualitative data, and decipher natural and human landscapes. These spatial analysis and interpretation skills are increasingly essential for careers in natural and cultural resource management, disaster and emergency management, policymaking, international aid and human rights, urban and regional planning, regional and multinational businesses, and teaching positions at all levels.
Political Science
Political science is the study of local, state, national, and international governmental institutions. Political science also analyzes the impact of current events on societies globally.
Political Science – American Government
Careers in American Government can include working as an attorney or judge, staff for an elected official, running for office, running a nonprofit organization, advocating as a lobbyist, teaching and researching political science in higher education, campaign management/consultation, teaching in K-12, and work as a political analyst or consultant.
Political Science – International Relations
Careers in International Relations can include work as an ambassador, intelligence specialist/agent, immigration specialist, teaching in K-12, international business associate, work in the foreign service, international attorney, political analyst, research in higher education focusing on international relations, or work with the United Nations.
Psychology
Psychology uses the science of behavior, thought, and organizational problems to promote health and well-being. Psychologists can also play essential roles within the judicial system.
Applied Psychology
This program teaches the skills needed to become a mental health program manager, market researcher, or human rights advocate. This program is also a good start toward a career in counseling, school psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, or mediation.
Biological Psychology
This program teaches the skills needed to become a psychiatric technician or psychosocial rehabilitation specialist. This program is also a good start towards a career as a neuroscientist, health psychologist, research psychologist, or human factors psychologist.
Forensic Psychology
Forensic psychologists learn the critical skills needed to evaluate criminal offenders, help inform the decisions of judges and juries, and assist children and adults in difficult custody situations. This career is often essential in courtroom settings and is important for advocating the well-being of at-risk populations in specific cases.
Sociology
Sociology is the study of how people interact with each other every day, and how that shapes the history, psychology, and economics of the world.
Sociology
Sociologists study people as they form groups, organizations, networks, and social institutions. They examine large-scale shared patterns of social interaction and the construction and maintenance of society as a whole. Sociologists often conduct and analyze research dealing with poverty, racism, sexism, crime, terrorism, and war.